What is Building Control?
Building Control is a critical process where construction is checked by highly skilled building surveyors to ensure buildings are safe, accessible, secure and thermally efficient by meeting government set Building Regulations.
What is an Approved Inspector?
Approved Inspectors are private sector companies and individuals that check your plans and carry-out site inspections to check compliance with the Building Regulations. Approved Inspectors can be used instead of the local authority.
Why should I use an Approved Inspector?
Approved Inspectors are commercially aware and highly skilled surveyors that provide a proactive and customer focused building control service for all types of project across England and Wales.
Latest News
Important Message from the Chairman of ACAI
Carillion Many of you may have had enquiries regarding Carillion projects. It is legitimate for the projects to be transferred using the BCA Transfer of Projects Protocol. The ACAI is meeting with CICAIR early next week to agree on a strategy for any remaining...
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ACAI welcomes the findings of the Hackitt Review Interim Report
Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors response to Independent Review of Building Regulation and Fire Safety – Interim Report Paul Wilkins, Chief Executive of the ACAI, said: “The ACAI welcomes the publication of this interim stage of the Hackitt Review into...
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Building Control Performance Standards Revised
The Building Control Performance Standard are a set of performance standards for all building control bodies, both local authorities and Approved Inspectors, to help them deliver a comprehensive and consistent service in carrying out their statutory building control functions.
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